Chicago Bears: What did Pace, Nagy see in each 2018 NFL Draft pick?

Wide Receiver Anthony Miller, Memphis

I’m going to go ahead and say it: Anthony Miller was my favorite pick in the draft for the Bears. Obviously, getting the best linebacker in the nation and a day-one starter on the offensive line was exciting and much-needed.

But, what Miller could bring to this offense … my goodness.

Miller is going to bring an attitude and an edge to this group. With a passionate leader already in Mitch Trubisky, combined with the electric personality (and play style) of Tarik Cohen, the offense is going to have some swagger to it.

Just his entire personality he brings to the table is enough, but throw in the fact that this kid can play … I can’t wait to see him in action.

It wasn’t just myself who saw the potential for a gritty, blue-collar type of player in Miller. Nagy obviously knows the kid can run routes with the best of them, but he also loves the confidence Miller plays with due to his not receiving any FBS offers, thus walking on at Memphis and paving his own way.

Nagy on Miller:

"“For Anthony to have that inner confidence that he shows, you never want to take that away … he’s worked extremely hard to get to this point.”"

Some teams may have been cautious when scouting Miller. Maybe his attitude was too aggressive for them.

If that was the case, they looked at it from the wrong angle. Miller makes big-time plays and he lets you know about it when he does. Give me that type of confidence any day. This offense is going to be fun.